Being on a diet doesn’t mean that you must restrict yourself to bland and boring meals. In fact, with the help of a few simple high impact ingredients such as herbs, spices and barbecue sauce, you can create low-calorie dishes that are bursting with bold flavors.

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Studies have demonstrated that adding herbs can help you expand your food palette without added calories while reducing the intake of salt, fat, and sugar you may use without losing flavor, thereby aiding weight loss. Moreover, Dihydrocapsiate, a compound found in chilies and peppers, boosts your body’s fat-burning capacity.  Considering the aforementioned benefits, having boldly flavored foods is clearly a great idea if you’re looking to lose weight.

Read on for some low calorie and easy-to-prepare bold recipes, that you can easily incorporate into your weight loss program.